BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6251

SB 6251: Computer software/disclosure

Exempting specified computer software from public disclosure.

Summary

  • Computer software owned or developed by agencies or in conjunction with private entities is exempted from public inspection and copying. Computer software is defined as the programming source code or object code necessary for the operation of a computer program.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6251), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 12, 1998
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Horn (R-41)
Introduced
January 14, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1998
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
HB 2483
Versions
SB 6251, SSB 6251

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Horn (R-41)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 12, 1998
Version voted on: SSB 6251
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican25001
How each member voted

History

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SB 6251 in other sessions

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